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New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley
New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley Multiple roads in the Hudson Valley remain closed Monday, July 10, and Metro-North service was reduced after torrents of rain sent vehicles floating, created sinkholes, and flooded homes. A state of emergency was issued In Orange County by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued an executive order banning all vehicles and pedestrians from roads in the Town of Highland until 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 10. Neuhaus also reported a woman, reportedly in her 30s, drowned near West Point. In Westchester County, Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana issued a state of emergency on M…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear A Hudson Valley homeowner has been accused of allegedly killing a black bear without provocation.  The incident took place in Dutchess County on Saturday, April 22 in the town of Dover.  According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call for shots fired and witnessed an individual dragging the bear back to his residence when they arrived at the location. The sheriff's office contacted State Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Kevin Wamsley who responded to the scene and interviewed the homeowner wh…
HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Hudson Valley Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Hudson Valley Remembered For 'Amazing Smile'
HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Hudson Valley Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' A teen who died after falling through the ice at a park in the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his "amazing smile," and " infectious laughter." Dutchess County resident Noah Michael Thompson, age 17, of Amenia, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Sharon Hospital in Litchfield County, Connecticut, after falling through the ice at the Taconic State Park in the village of Millerton, located in the Town of North East.  Noah was a high school student at Webutuck High School in Amenia and was expecting to graduate this spring, according to his obituary. The son of Terry Lee Thompson of Poughkeep…
Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Hudson Valley, Police Say Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Hudson Valley, Police Say A knife-wielding man was apprehended after allegedly physically attacking two people with an order of protection in place in the region. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16 on Oniontown Road in the town of Dover. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, state police responded to a home in Dover for a report of domestic violence. An investigation found that Jospeh Hoffman, age 28, of Dover, physically assaulted two victims while armed with a knife and had an order of protection against him in place, said Hicks. Hoffman was charged with: Two counts of ass…
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Update: A woman who has gone missing in the area has been found. Dutchess County resident Jacqueline D. Pirir-Tec, of Dover, was reported missing by her family on Friday, Feb. 25, state police said. On Thursday night, March 3, state police announced that she has been located "in good health and returned safely to her family." Original report: New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing area woman who hasn't been seen in six days. Dutchess County resident Jacqueline D. Pirir-Tec, of Dover, was reported missing by her family on Friday, Feb. 25, said Trooper AJ …
Four Accused Of Targeting Victims Based On Race In Area Four Accused Of Targeting Victims Based On Race In Area
Four Accused Of Targeting Victims Based On Race In Area Four men are facing hate crime charges after police said they robbed a home in the Hudson Valley and targeted the victims based on their race. Troopers responded to a report of a possible robbery at a home on Market Street in the Dutchess County town of Dover at about 11:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, according to New York State Police. Police said a caller reported that a group of men attacked them, and one of the attackers had a handgun and fired a shot.  The attackers fled the scene with stolen jewelry, authorities said. Police said none of the victims were seriously injured in the at…
State Police Issue Alert For Missing Area Teen State Police Issue Alert For Missing Area Teen
State Police Issue Alert For Missing Area Teen State Police are asking the public for help locating a teen who has been reported missing by his family in the area. Dutchess County resident Jose Alvarado Citalan, 17, was last seen on Mill Street in the town of Dover around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Citalan, of Dover, is described as being 5-foot-1, 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a grey jacket, black pants, black and white-colored shoes, and a backpack.  He may be attempting to travel to California, Hicks said. Anyone with information regarding Citalan's …
Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Multiple Times, State Police Say Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Multiple Times, State Police Say
Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Multiple Times, State Police Say A 34-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child multiple times in the area, state police announced. New York State Police from the Dover Plains barracks announced the arrest Sunday morning, May 3. On Wednesday, April 29, state police were notified of a possible sexual assault against a child in the town of Dover.  An investigation discovered Daniel Laporte, of Albany, on multiple occasions sexually assaulted the child under the age of 13, according to state police. In conjunction with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center, state police arrested Laporte on…
Area Resident Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Into Neighbor's House, Police Say Area Resident Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Into Neighbor's House, Police Say
Area Resident Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Into Neighbor's House, Police Say A 70-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting into a neighbor's house in the area, state police said. The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in Dutchess County. Troopers responded to Cedar Lane in Wingdale for a report of a male subject, later identified as Stewart Mercay, 70, of Dover, who reportedly fired two shotgun rounds through the living room window of his neighbor’s house.  Mercay retreated to his house and then refused to exit, state police said.  Subsequently, members of the New York State Police Special Operations Response Te…
Missing 58-Year-Old Man Found Missing 58-Year-Old Man Found
Missing 58-Year-Old Man Found Update: A 58-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found. State Police had issued an alert for Dover resident Kevin Brown, who was reported missing from the Crystal House Manor on Mill Street in Dover on Tuesday, Jan. 7. "Kevin has been located in good health and returned to the Chrystal House Manor," state police announced. Original report: A 58-year-old man has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Police have issued an alert for Dover resident Kevin Brown, who was reported missing from the Crystal House Manor on Mill Stree…
29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area 29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area
29 Arrested During Protest At Energy Facility In Area A total of 29 people were arrested during a protest at the Crickett Valley Energy facility in Dover. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police said the 29 were charged during the early morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 15, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. A large group of the protestors gained access to the facility ground, with most of the group blocking the entrance while a smaller group climbed up onto smokestacks on the property, Watterson said. The protesters’ actions resulted in a large law enforcement response from bo…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Fraud Investigation Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Fraud Investigation
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Fraud Investigation Have you seen her? An alert was issued by New York State Police investigators in Dover for a woman who allegedly falsely filed a police report claiming she had been the victim of identity theft with a credit card. Virginia Wittenberg, 51, was arrested in June 2017 following a fraud investigation. She is currently wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Dover Justice Court after being charged with offering a false instrument for filing. Wittenberg was released following her arrest and was due to appear in the Town of Dover Court on Jan. 5 last year. When she failed to appear for co…
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Area Girl Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Area Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Area Girl A 13-year-old girl has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Jacqueline Pirir-Tec of Dover in Dutchess County was reported missing by her family, state police said on Thursday, July 18. She may have been headed to New York City, according to police.  She was last seen wearing a yellow T-shirt, blue jeans with rips in both knees, white sneakers, and carrying a green Adidas duffel bag. She is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 120 pounds, with black hair. Anyone with information regarding her possible location is asked to contact the New …
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include: Westchester County On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
Ex-Substitute Teacher In Area Charged With Rape Of Student Ex-Substitute Teacher In Area Charged With Rape Of Student
Ex-Substitute Teacher In Area Charged With Rape Of Student A middle school teacher who worked as a substitute in the Hudson Valley, has been charged with allegedly raping a 13-year-old student. Jonathan Pol, 28, a teacher at the Mott Hall Community School in the Bronx, was arrested at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, and charged with rape, said the New York City Police Department. Pol reportedly worked as a substitute at numerous area schools including in the Arlington, Pawling, and Dover districts, between 2015 and 2017, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. Police sources told the New York Post that Pol allegedly met the young girl after class on two…
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley were busy over the weekend, busting 17 allegedly impaired drivers for DWI. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Manuel A. Valle, 50, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jared A. Malfer, 34…
These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018 These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018
These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018 Hunters in the Hudson Valley were among the most proficient in taking bears, according to the DEC’s Black Bear Harvest summary. During the 2018-2019 hunting season, New Yorkers hunted down 1,295 black bears statewide, a decrease of 125 from the previous year. Of the bears that were hunted, 349 were killed by bow, 66 were killed by a muzzleloader and 11 were taken by youth hunters. In the Southern Zone, 804 bears were killed, 60 percent of which were male, and 491 bears were killed in the Northern Zone. In Dutchess, a total of 16 bears were killed in Amenia, Dover, Northeast, Pawling, Stanf…
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists were removed from the road by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley this past weekend. Those charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, April 26, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Derek C. O’Donnell, 40, of Yorktown, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, when he was involved in a three-car personal injury motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, April 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jhony F. Loja Jimenez, 29, of P…
Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say
Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say A 47-year-old accused drug dealer is behind bars after state police say they found 50 decks of heroin during a raid in the area. An investigation conducted by Troop K  Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) led to the issuance of a search warrant granted by the town of Dover Court for a basement apartment on Mill Street in the town of Dover.  Execution of the warrant on Friday, April 26 found Brian K. Lashomb was in possession of the heroin decks of heroin, and he was subsequently arrested, state police said. Lashomb was charged with criminal possession of a control…
22-Year-Old Faces Aggravated DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree In Dover 22-Year-Old Faces Aggravated DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree In Dover
22-Year-Old Faces Aggravated DWI Charge After Crashing Into Tree In Dover A 22-year-old is facing charges after allegedly crashing into a tree in Dover, police say. New York State Police say they responded to Wheeler Road in the town of Dover on the report of a car that had crashed into a tree. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 22-year-old Taylor Aufiero of Poughkeepsie, was operating the vehicle with a BAC of .19 percent, according to police. Aufiero, who allegedly sustained minor injuries from the crash, was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, an unclassified misdemeanor. Aufiero was ticketed and is scheduled to appear in the…
Katonah Man Charged With DWI In I-84 Stop Katonah Man Charged With DWI In I-84 Stop
Katonah Man Charged With DWI In I-84 Stop Nearly two dozen motorists were removed from the roadway by New York State Police troopers recently for alleged impaired drivers. Local residents charged:  Dutchess County On Friday, April 12, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Sharon Y. Eady, 52, of Poughkeepsie, for Aggravated DWI, a misdemeanor, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a felony. She was traveling on Church Street in Poughkeepsie, when she was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, April 12, State …
Four Westchester Residents Charged In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Patrols Four Westchester Residents Charged In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Patrols
Four Westchester Residents Charged In St. Patrick's Day Weekend Patrols Several Hudson Valley residents were among dozens removed from the road by New York State Police troopers over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, March 15, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Joshua Davis, 48, of Wappinger, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9D in Wappinger, when he was stopped following an erratic vehicle complaint. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 16, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested Alyssa M. Cenname, 25, of Beekma…
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted 29 motorists from the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County who were allegedly driving while impaired this past weekend. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Eugene A. O’Dell, 57, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 118 in Somers, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 18, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Justin O. Poltrack, 42…
Six From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Six From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Six From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 26, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Walter L. Traub, 41, of Bedford, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Patterson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Oct. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jorge A. Pineda, 36, of Port Chest…
Missing 23-Year-Old Man Found Safe Missing 23-Year-Old Man Found Safe
Missing 23-Year-Old Man Found Safe Update The 23-year-old area man who went missing on Tuesday, July 3 has been located and is safe, state police said. Jacob J. Wodroska "returned home in good health to his family" on Thursday, July 5, police said, adding, "Thank you, everyone, for your assistance." Original report A 23-year-old man has gone missing in the area and state police are asking the public's help in locating him. An alert was issued Wednesday morning, July 4 in connection with the disappearance of Jacob J. Wodroska, who police say is an endangered adult in the town of Dover reported missing by…
Alert Issued For Slow-Moving Convoys Traveling To Hudson Valley Alert Issued For Slow-Moving Convoys Traveling To Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For Slow-Moving Convoys Traveling To Hudson Valley Slow-moving, oversized convoys are heading to the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Monday that overnight transport of oversize loads from the Capital Region to the Hudson Valley is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 15. The transport of the oversized loads is scheduled to begin in the Port of Rensselaer in Rensselaer and will proceed along a designated route to Dover in Dutchess County. Forty-five convoys are scheduled to travel in the area between May 15 and the end of the year, with another 45 return convoys planned. The transports will be escor…
Teen Drunk Driver Involved In Area Crash Had Child In Car, Police Say Teen Drunk Driver Involved In Area Crash Had Child In Car, Police Say
Teen Drunk Driver Involved In Area Crash Had Child In Car, Police Say A teenager was busted by state police for allegedly drinking and driving with a minor in the back of the vehicle following a crash in Dutchess County. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to Halls Corner Road in Dover at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night, where there was a reported crash. The subsequent investigation into the crash determined that 17-year-old Dover resident Jorge Guzman had been operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a child under the age of 16 in the car. Troopers arrested Guzman, who was charged with a felony count of aggravated drivin…
Dead Suspect Found In Area Linked To Incest, Murders Of Two Adults, Baby Dead Suspect Found In Area Linked To Incest, Murders Of Two Adults, Baby
Dead Suspect Found In Area Linked To Incest, Murders Of Two Adults, Baby The murder of three people -- a man and woman in New Milford, Conn., and an infant in North Carolina -- and the suicide of their suspected killer Thursday in Dutchess County are all linked to a twisted case of incest that was the subject of a Daily Voice story published in February. The story behind the murders began two years ago when then 18-year-old Katie Fusco Pladl of Dover went on a search to find her biological parents.  She found Steven Pladl, her mother and her siblings near Richmond, Va., and eventually moved in with them in 2016. But the happy family reunion didn't last long whe…
Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say
Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say A man and woman are facing charges after being busted having sex in a McDonald’s parking lot on Route 22 in Dutchess County, according to state police. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to the McDonald’s location in Dover at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon to assist a concerned citizen who “reported inappropriate behavior,” according to a spokesperson. Upon arrival at the parking lot, troopers reported that they observed Dover resident Vincent Sheeley, Jr. and Danbury resident Marissa Mongelli “engaging in sexual intercourse in public view.” Both Sheeley and Mong…